Hardiness
Zone 2
Discover the plant
Engelmann Spruce 'Bush's Lace'
FamilyPinaceae
Picea engelmannii 'Bush's Lace' is a graceful spruce with a narrow, weeping habit, selected for its fluid and flexible vertical silhouette, ideal for creating a soft, natural, and vertical presence in landscape gardens. Its finely textured, dense, and slightly drooping blue-green foliage accentuates the effect of movement and lightness. Very hardy, this cultivar prefers a sunny exposure, well-drained soil, and tolerates cold and dry climates. It maintains a narrow shape without pruning, making it an excellent choice for small spaces, rockeries, entrances, or architectural plantings. 'Bush's Lace' stands out for its unique habit, its persistent soft color, and its balanced growth, combining elegance, verticality, and hardiness in a tree of character.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Spring, mild fertilizer or mature compost
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSpring
Flower colorPinkish red (female), pale yellow (male)
Foliage colorSilvery blue-green
Foliage typeEvergreen (conifer)
FruitingPale brown cylindrical cones, inconspicuous
Maximum height16–20 ft (5–6 m)
Maximum width1.5–2 m (5–6.5 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 2
Minimum temperature-45°C
